The Ultimate Home Spaces Decorating Quiz

Some homes are very spacious, while others are tight and spatially challenged. These days, there's no need to feel constrained. There are lots of home decorating ideas that will make the most of even the tightest of alcoves. Takes this quiz and see how to expand your space decorating ideas.

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Question 1 of 15

What functional use does a foyer or entrance hall have?

It's where you receive VIPs.

It's where you gain entrance to the house, remove coats, and unload bags and briefcases.

The foyer (a.k.a. entrance hall) is your first entry to the house. It also happens to be where you offload coats and baggage.

It's a pleasant-looking corridor to the laundry room.

Question 2 of 15

Your home is a formal one. What should your foyer look like?

cheerful, with cheery orange-yellow tones

warm, inviting and relaxed

equally formal and gracious-looking, perhaps with a chandelier

Your foyer is a clue to what lies beyond. Keep it formal as well, perhaps with a chandelier.

Question 3 of 15

Which of these are important considerations for the design of your home spaces?

fashion, peer pressure and stylishness

taste, space, budget and function

Don't ignore your friends' opinions totally, but when it boils down to it, design your home spaces while bearing in mind their function, your taste, the spaces involved and your budget.

neither of the above

Question 4 of 15

How does the "trompe l'oeil" technique help for tight spaces?

You make the tight spaces feel cozy and warm.

You build out alcoves to broaden them.

You trick the eye by painting to give the effect of space.

This French term means to trick the eye. It's an excellent technique for tight spaces, because you can paint the effect of space even where there isn't any; for example, an expansive, airy scene.

Question 5 of 15

Entrance halls can look inviting and relaxing. What could create this mood?

small skylight openings

a small library table, an armchair and a lamp

To create an inviting, relaxing mood, you could place a small table, a comfortable armchair and a lamp in the entrance.

lots of old family portraits

Question 6 of 15

How do you fight your worst home enemy, dust, and win?

Avoid open shelves. Use ones with glass doors.

Never give up. Your enemy is defeated if you avoid open shelves and use ones with glass doors.

Do a light daily dusting over all your ornamental pieces.

Spray often with a dust remover and wipe with a soft cloth.

Question 7 of 15

It's time to transform your cheerless attic into a guestroom. But how do you instill cheer?

Install a skylight to let in air and light.

Build a skylight. This will let in both air and light and make your old attic into an airy, cheerful haven.

Install wooden paneling on the walls.

Hang upbeat posters.

Question 8 of 15

Regarding entrance halls, feng shui experts believe:

They are important to ward off the evil spirits.

They have the power to influence the energy flow throughout your entire home.

Feng shui experts see the entrance hall as the source of energy that affects your entire home.

They must reflect the character of your home and family.

Question 9 of 15

In wet climates, what flooring is suitable for your entrance hall?

marble

tiles

If you can't avoid the wet, be practical. Use tiled flooring for easy maintenance.

parquet

Question 10 of 15

Is there hope for a small attic? Can it be put to good use in a renovated home?